Acharya Prashant emphasizes the necessity of balancing material knowledge with inner spiritual education. He notes that historical defeats, such as those faced by Indian armies against the British, occurred partly because the West possessed more advanced technology. He argues that a lack of material strength leads to external slavery and superstition. Conversely, he points out that the West is currently in a crisis, including the climate crisis, because it lacks inner knowledge and self-awareness. Without understanding the self, one becomes a slave to their own thoughts, emotions, and evil tendencies. He asserts that both forms of slavery—external and internal—are equally detrimental. Therefore, educational institutions must provide state-of-the-art technical facilities and research opportunities while also maintaining rich humanities departments. He advocates for the inclusion of Indian philosophy, psychology, and courses that explore the nature of existence, identity, values, and the relationship between the self and the world to ensure a holistic education that prevents all forms of bondage.